A Culturally Informed Understanding of the Functional Use of Percussion in Music Therapy (3 CMTEs/LCATs CE credits)The conference will offer three options to attend: in-person (Larini Room), virtual through Zoom and via a recording. Description:This workshop offers a culturally informed rhythmic tapestry to foster a deeper understanding of the functional use of percussion in music therapy. Attendees will learn the cultural roots/history of African, Afro-Cuban, and Indigenous American drum culture, including technique, tuning, and rhythms, to enhance attendees cultural understanding and musical aesthetic of world percussion use in music therapy. The workshop embraces the notion that understanding the instrument's original cultural context is integral in the therapeutic relationship and offers an educational journey into the historical and cultural significance of each instrument.Tuition Rates:Early Registration by February 2, 2024: $30 Regular Registration February 3 - March 29: $35Late Registration after March 29: $40Molloy Full-Time Students, Faculty and Staff, (Please use your Molloy email address when registering): No ChargeNon-Molloy Students (provide your school email address when registering): $10Molloy Alumni: $5

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